Memoirs of the Reign of King George the Third, Volume 1 (of 4)

CHAPTER XVII.

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1763. Address to the King 248

Sir Francis Dashwood’s Budget 250

Tax on Cider 251

Discussion on Ways and Means _ib._

Ardent Opposition to the Cider Tax _ib._

Petition from Newfoundland 252

March 28th. Debate in the House of Lords on the Cider-bill 253

March 30th. Passing of the Bill _ib._

April 8th. George Grenville first Lord of the Treasury and Chancellor of the Exchequer 258

Removal of Sir Francis Dashwood _ib._

Ministerial Changes and Promotions 259